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eon.noun
an extremely long indefinite period of time; thousands
and thousands of years
synonym.period
epigram.noun
a short poem with a witty or satirical note; a
clever twist in thought
epistemology.noun
the study of the origin of, nature, methods, and
limits
of knowledge
epistemological.adjective
epistemologically.adverb
epistemologist.noun
epithet.noun
an adjective, noun or phrase expressing some quality
considered characteristic
of a person or thing
epitome.noun
a typical
or ideal example; the embodiment
epitomic
or epitomical.adjective
epitomize, epitomized,
epitomizing,
epitomizes.transitive
verbs
to make an epitome of;
sum up; to be a typical example
of (behavior that epitomizes high consciousness)
equanimity.noun
the quality of remaining calm and undisturbed;
evenness of mind or temper; composure
equanimity implies an evenness of temper or disposition
that is not easily disturbed
synonym.nonchalance
synonym-sangfroid
implies great coolness and presence of mind in
dangerous and trying circumstances
equation.noun
proved by balancing; an equating or being equated;
making equal; an expression of equality between two quantities, as shown
by the = mark; a complex of variable elements or factors
(the world was full of equations – there must be an answer for everything,
if only you knew how to set forth the questions ... Anne Tyler); mathematics:
a statement asserting the equality of two expressions, usually written
as a linear-array
of symbols that are separated into left and right sides and joined by an
equal sign.
equational.adjective
equationally.adverb
equilibrium,
equilibriums
or equilibria.nouns.plurals
a state of balance (enabling one to stand still
and straight and walk without tipping over); equality between opposing
forces; (chemistry) the stage in a reversible chemical change at which
the products of the forward or direct reaction are consumed by the reverse
reaction at the same rate as they are formed; (radioactivity) the stage
of a radioactive material
at which the rate of disintegration
and the rate of formation are equal
equilibration.noun
an equilibrating or being equilibrated
equilibrant.noun
Physics.-.a
force or combination of forces that can balance another force or forces
equable.adjective
unvarying;
steady; free from extremes; not easily disturbed; serene (an equable temper);
steady
equability.or.equableness.noun
equably.adverb
equal.adjective
having the same quantity, measure, or value as
another; identical to in value; having the same privileges, status, or
rights (equal before the law); being the same for all members of a group
(gave every player an equal chance to win); having the requisite
qualities, such as strength or ability, for a task or situation; impartial;
just;
equitable;
tranquil;
equable;
showing or having no variance in proportion, structure, or appearance
equal.noun
one that is equal to another (are men and women
equals in physical strength?)
equal, equaled.or.equalled,
equaling.or.equalling.transitive
verbs
to be equal to, especially in value; to do, make,
or produce something equal to (equaled the world record in the mile run)
equally.adverb
equivalent.adjective
to have equal power; equal
in quantity, value, force, etc.
equivalence, equivalency.nouns
era.noun
an event or date that marks the beginning of a
new or important period in the history of something
eradicate.transitive
verb
inflected
form(s).eradicated;
eradicating
to pull up by the roots; to do away with as completely
as if by pulling up by the roots (programs to eradicate illiteracy)
eradication,
eradicator.nouns
eradicable.adjective
synonym.exterminate
erg.noun
The centimeter gram second unit of energy or work
equal to the work done by a force of one dyne
acting over a distance of one centimeter.
ergonomics,
ergonomist.noun
the applied science of equipment design, as for
the workplace, automobile, etc., intended to maximize productivity by reducing
operator fatigue and discomfort; also called biotechnology, human engineering,
human factors engineering; design factors, as for the workplace, intended
to maximize productivity by minimizing operator fatigue and discomfort
(the ergonomics of the new office were felt to be optimal; new cars are
designed with ergonomic considerations in mind)
ergonomic.adjective
ergonomically.adverb
erode,
eroded,
eroding,
erodes.verbs
transitive use-to
wear (something) away by or as if by abrasion (waves eroded the shore);
to eat into; corrode (the battery's acid eroded the cable); to make or
form by wearing away (the river eroded a deep valley); to cause to diminish,
deteriorate,
or disappear as if by eating into or wearing away
erodibility.noun
erodible.adjective
err, erred,
erring,
errs.intransitive
verbs
to make an error or a mistake; to violate an accepted
standard of conduct; stray
errant.adjective
straying from the proper course or standards;
roving, especially in search of adventure; wandering outside the established
limits: errant lambs
errant.noun
errantly.adverb
erratic.adjective
having no fixed or regular course; wandering;
lacking consistency, regularity,
or uniformity; deviating
from the customary course in conduct or opinion; eccentric
erratically.adverb
erraticism.noun
embarrass,
embarrassed,
embarrassing,
embarrasses.transitive
verbs
to involve in or hamper
with financial difficulties; to hinder
with obstacles or difficulties;
impede;
to complicate; to cause to feel
self conscious or ill at ease; disconcert.(meeting
adults embarrassed the shy child); to encumber, hamper, place obstacles
in front of
embarrassedly, embarrassingly.adverbs
embarrassment.noun
the act or an instance of embarrassing; the state
of being embarrassed; a source or cause of being embarrassed
euphemism.noun
the act or an example of substituting a mild,
indirect, or vague term for one considered harsh, blunt, or offensive (torture
is still torture even if called rendition)
euphemist.noun
euphemistic.adjective
euphemistically.adverb
electricity.noun
the physical phenomena
arising from the behavior of electrons and protons that is caused by the
attraction of particles
with opposite charges and the repulsion
of particles with the same charge; the physical science of such phenomena;
electric current used or regarded as a source of power; intense,
contagious.emotional
excitement
attributive.often
used to modify another noun (electricity
bills; electricity equipment)
electric.also.electrical.adjective
of, relating to, or operated by electricity.(electric
current; an electrical appliance); emotionally
exciting; thrilling (gave an electric reading of the play); exceptionally
tense;
highly charged with emotion
electric.noun
an electrically powered machine or vehicle (vehicles
now run on electricity generated from magnets)
electrically.adverb
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